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Physical Therapy Strategies to Mitigate Costs and Improve Effectiveness

Physical therapy can be an excellent means of treatment for injured employees who have experienced a musculoskeletal injury or who have undergone certain surgical procedures. In many cases, it may serve as the gold standard for treatment and recovery. However, as certain costs within workers’ compensation have declined over the years (i.e., pharmacy), the cost […]

Where You’ll See Careworks in October and November 2025

At Careworks, we believe in the power of connection and collaboration. We are proud to participate in the following industry conferences and events in October and November. These events provide valuable opportunities to learn, network and share. Florida PRIMA October 26, 2025, at Westin Cape Coral Marina Village in Cape Coral, FL National WC Conference […]

Weight Loss Medications in Workers’ Compensation: Impact, Claims, and Alternatives

GLP-1 agonists, commonly known as diabetes and weight loss medications, are continuing to increase in usage across the country. Data from 2024 indicates that more than 15.5 million Americans reported having used these medications. As the popularity and use of drugs such as Wegovy, Ozempic and others continue, companies and claims professionals will need to […]

RTW Specialist assists injured employee with meaningful volunteer opportunity

Challenge *Bailey sustained a work-related injury to her right wrist while working as a package handler. When she recovered with a limited-duty release, her employer explored our transitional work placement (TWP) program. That’s where Bailey met Destiney. Destiney’s primary duty is to identify an appropriate not-for-profit (NFP) organization to host a volunteer with temporary restrictions, […]

Colleague spotlight: Lindsey Bendele, Manager, Panel Cards

Memorable experience: One of my most memorable moments at Careworks is from 2018 when our entire team at the time all came to San Antonio for a conference. It was great to finally meet a lot of my teammates in person and get to know them outside of work. Between meetings, we had several fun […]

Colleague spotlight: Cyndi Peterson, Sr. Claims Negotiator OON

Joining Careworks  I am very excited to join this well- established team of professionals who strive to be the best at what they do every day. I am impressed by the fact that the team members genuinely care about each other. I appreciate my team guiding me through the Careworks processes and procedures and making […]

Enhancing PPO network performance for a major employer’s insured workers’ comp program

When a leading manufacturer saw underwhelming results from their workers’ comp PPO network, Careworks stepped in with a smarter, data-driven solution. Discover how our tailored approach increased penetration from 57% to 77% and savings from 13% to 20% – and why this is just the beginning. Click here to read the full case study. 

Where You’ll See Careworks in August and September 2025

At Careworks, we believe in the power of connection and collaboration. We are proud to participate in the following industry conferences and events in June. These events provide valuable opportunities to learn, network and share. WCI 2025 Conference August 17-20, 2025, at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL 2025 SBWC Annual Educational Conference […]

Physical Therapy in Workers’ Compensation

After an occupational injury, Careworks case managers prioritize determining the best treatment route that will enable a quick and safe return to work. In workers’ compensation, there is an increasing number of injured employees receiving physical therapy (PT) to reach their recovery goals. While in some cases physical therapy is pertinent in aiding injured employees […]

Colleague spotlight: Danielle Schlegel, Business Development Director

Memorable experience One of my most memorable moments was our first company sales trip. It wasn’t just about strategy or numbers—it was about people. I met colleagues who became friends, and those relationships helped shape my journey at Careworks. That experience reminded me why I do what I do: to create positive outcomes for clients […]

Celebrating Disability Pride Month at Careworks

At Careworks, we understand that individuality in employability knows no boundaries. July is Disability Pride Month, and as an inclusive employer, we hope to bring awareness to the uniqueness of every colleague on our team, and those we welcome in the future. Disability Pride Month is not only a time to shine a light on […]

Simplifying Recovery: How Careworks Streamlines Post-Acute Care for Injured Employees

When an employee is injured on the job, the journey to recovery often extends well beyond the hospital. For many, the next step is critical to healing and returning to work. But for organizations managing workers’ compensation — such as insurers, third-party administrators (TPAs), self-insured employers, and public entities — this phase can be complex, […]

Colleague spotlight: Kris Wade, Client Services Manager

Rejoining Careworks I began my career at Careworks before it was acquired by Sedgwick. I worked at the company for 17 years from 2000 to 2017, and am so excited to be back as of March 3, 2025. It feels like coming home! Careworks, aside from being supportive to its employees, has numerous opportunities for […]

Colleague spotlight: Corey McGee, Manager of PPO Contracting

Memorable experience I’ve had many memorable moments here, many of which involve being able to build a team of dedicated and hard-working provider contractors. Our team has blossomed and allowed for continual network growth with providers of all sizes. We’ve established great connections with other departments and insured our clients’ needs are being consistently met. […]

Where You’ll See Careworks in June 2025

At Careworks, we believe in the power of connection and collaboration. We are proud to participate in the following industry conferences and events in June. These events provide valuable opportunities to learn, network and share. PRIMA June 1-4, 2025, at the Seattle Convention Center in Seattle, WA 2025 National Council of Self-Insurers Annual Meeting & […]

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